2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RK06 UNH
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 140,579 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK06 UNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 140,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RK06 UNH Mileage History
- 18/02/2023127,997 mi
- 21/02/2023127,999 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2024134,129 mi+6,130 mi
- 12/03/2024134,172 mi+43 mi
- 09/04/2025140,579 mi+6,407 mi
Average of roughly 5,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK06 UNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (RK06 UNH) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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